Author's note: I really love writing this, and I hope everyone is enjoying it. Thank you for the few comments I've gotten 3
"I don't how I let you talk me into going to meet Farkle." Riley stood up holding a pole on the subway with Maya right next to her. "and made me put on real clothes I was perfectly happy in my pajamas!" Riley grumpily spoke as Maya put her hand on Riley's. "Technically I dragged you out the window after I tricked you into getting dressed."
Maya smiled at her as Riley moved her hair to one side ."True...but I'm suppose to be home at 7:30 on weekdays what if my dad gets mad at me...I should head home right away." Riley tried to get ready to get off at the next stop of the subway as Maya pulled her back.
"No you don't peaches, and Don't worry I took care of Matthews he won't worry about us for a few hours." Riley got super close to Maya's face squinting her eyes. "You didn't harm him did you?" Maya laughed "No just gave him an excuse so don't worry your pretty little head."
She patted Riley's head as Riley turned away for a moment thinking to herself. Riley really wasn't ready to talk to Farkle she was hoping to have her own emotions back together before she saw him again. Gazing back up at Maya it hit her she hadn't even asked her how she felt about it all. Clinging to Maya with puppy dog eyes "What do you think about my feelings for Farkle, and do you think I'm crazy?"
Maya put her free arm around Riley's shoulder pulling her close. "You have always been crazy. I still think it's really weird you like him, and I will never ever stop teasing you both if you end up together." Riley wiggled while sighing. "Maya I mean seriously what do you think? I feel like I'm stealing Farkle from you . He was suppose to love us the same"
Maya let her go, and made sure to lock eyes with her. "He loves us equal though, and that will never change . Now nothing against Lucas, but no guy can compare to Farkle. He is the greatest guy I know, and the best brother. I am more then happy you guys picked each other, and you never have to worry about a triangle between us since just no...it makes me physically ill to think about actually." Maya starts to fake gag as Riley started to laugh which finally made her relax a little. Maya was going to support her, and she seemed pretty positive things would work out so she would trust her.
"Oh...and if you ever tell anyone I just sounded like that..I will reveal things to people." Maya gave Riley one last smile before grabbing her hand . Riley gave her a shocked, and scared look already knowing what things she was speaking of. "You wouldn't d..." Maya kept pulling her to the door cutting her off "We have arrived, and just on time!" Riley kept trying to ask where they were going, but Maya just kept on pulling until they arrived at central park.
"We are going in here well actually you're going in there, but I'll be close by. Just walk straight according to Farkle you can't miss him." Riley swallowed being afraid of the unknown. Taking a step in before turning around biting her lip "Promise?"
What Riley didn't know is she had plan to hide very close by as there was no way she was missing this. She had invited Zay, and told him to drag Lucas's ass down here as well since she was not going to let him hide from the group. "Promise now go before I make you go." Maya shooed her off, and when she was no longer focusing on her she started to make her way to the spot the three had planned to meet at.
Farkle had on a black button up shirt, with a purple tie, and a pair of dress pants as he frantically kept double checking everything wanting it to be perfect. He had spent the last three hours planning a surprise for Riley something to make up for how he made her feel, and to hopefully show her how much he cared about her. Checking his watch he saw it was two minutes until 7 so he patted his outfit one last time, and ran a hand through his hair before standing with his hands behind his back waiting for Riley to arrive.
Riley kept walking straight her eyes focused in front of her watching out for a sign of where Farkle was. She started to sway a bit to help calm her nerves when she saw what looked like purple cat ears, but she couldn't make out what it was attached too. Contemplating if she should go peek real fast, or keep heading to Farkle . Deciding she had to know she figured Farkle would be okay if he had to wait a few minutes while she went to see. When she got to the clearing there was a gazebo painted purple, and white with cat ears attached it. Riley smiled widely as she kept walking closer, and closer not even noticing she had just walked past Farkle her eyes full of wonderment as she couldn't believe how beautiful it was.
Farkle saw Riley the nerves really kicking in he stood up straight with his hand held out for her, but Riley walked by him her focus on the gazebo. Farkle put his hand down while starting to follow behind her quietly a smile from ear to ear. He admired her taking in every inch of her loving how happy she sounded when she finally spoke. "AWWWWW its a kitty! A purple kitty gazebo!" Riley jumped up , and down not being able to contain herself.
"Do you like your Gazebo?" Farkle whispered softly in to her ear trying to make sure he didn't startle her. He was standing right next to her his eyes transfixed on her face as he had to remind himself to breath correctly.
"I love it! It is the Gazebo queen! And wait...Did you just say it was mine?" Her hands covered her face as Farkle just nodded so he wouldn't miss any part of her reaction. "That make its even better! Thank you Farkle! I really love it!" She jumped at him hugging him tightly then let go turning back facing the gazebo. "But how did you get a gazebo so fast decorated like this?! And how much did it cost?!" Farkle laughed softly then put out his hand which Riley noticed was shaking pretty badly which let her know he was nervous. "I just know someone, and not much promise" She didn't need to know that he had traded going to camp next year for Riley to have that gazebo, But it was priceless to him so he didn't even care about camp.
Riley put her hand in his as she intertwined their fingers making her skin crawl in a good way as her heart started to race. Farkle was leading her up the stairs when he slipped which made him bump into Riley. He sucked in a little then told himself he could do this, and he didn't want to end up just looking like some dork. When they got to the middle of gazebo there was a small band standing next to it, and Riley hadn't even noticed he bumped into all her thoughts on him .
Riley was about to ask him something when she got distracted by the shiny floor "Oh its so sparkly Farkely!" The floor of the gazebo was a mix of orange, and Purples that changed all different shapes whenever you took a step on it. "This really is the best gazebo in the whole entire world. It might even be better then Pluto." Riley started to settle down just a bit as she couldn't help, but ask. "This is so much Farkle what is all this for?"
Farkle squeezed her hand "It's all for you, and There is one more piece. I do apologize ahead of time if anything goes wrong . If you haven't noticed I am really nervous, but I got this!" He was more convincing himself as Riley giggled just listening to him rant. "Just be you Farkle." Riley squeezed his hand back letting him know to just keep going.
"Okay stay right here TWO seconds!" He put an emphasis on the two as he leaned over the side of the Gazebo whispering to the band. A man started to sing the song latch (by Sam smith) , and the music began circling around them. "Riley will you dance with me?" He voice got kind squeaky at the end as he bowed then stuck his hand out to her.
Riley hesitated before leaning over whispering in his ear. "But so many people are watching." Farkle was relieved that was all the issue was as he kissed her cheek whispering back. "I can't see anyone, but us.." Riley blushed deeply as she placed her hand in his "Besides if someone is going to mess up it's me ..So you ready princess?"
Words escaped her so she nodded as Farkle tugged her closer him as Riley stared at how shiny his eyes looked tonight. Did he always have that dark blue ring around the outside? Also when had he learned to slow dance Riley was truly impressed. "I didn't know you could dance so well Farkle." Farkle missed a step as he was taken by surprise by Riley's words.
"Um..yeah...I actually learned for the semi-formal, but we never got to dance." Farkle found his rhythm again trying not to look upset he had missed a beat. "Oh I'm so sorry Farkle, but if it makes up for it this has replaced that day by far as the best dance I've ever been too." Riley felt a bit disheartened she hated knowing that she had disappointed Farkle.
Farkle knew that face "Don't be sad I wouldn't trade one day with you since the first grade." Though this right here had to be one of the greatest. He was holding Riley Matthews the girl who he saved , but she didn't know she had really saved him. He can't even imagine how his life would have been without her, or Maya the ones who taught him to feel. He'd be just another robot spending all his time in front a computer screen. The song came to, and end as Farkle started to get a little fidgety. Riley felt Farkle's palms getting sweaty making her wonder if he was okay. Farkle brought her hand to his lips placing a soft kiss on it before letting her go Riley stared at him bewildered trying to figure out what he was up too.
Farkle went behind the gazebo where he had placed a small bag for the finale of his plan. He crouched down for a moment so he could panic out of her line of sight. I am about to ask out RILEY! What if she says no?! What if she laughs?! What if...NO stop it Farkle you can do this. She loves you , and you love her its that simple. He grabbed the small box from the bag then got back up returning to Riley who was just standing there her doe brown eyes lit up when she saw he was back.
"I had this whole speech planned for this, and I forgot to grab it on the way here so I'm just going to wing it. Lets hope my genius brain doesn't let me down when I need it most." Zay, Lucas, And Maya had all gotten closer now, and they all stayed quiet all of them transfixed on what was unfolding between their two friends.
Farkle placed the box in his pocket then took both of Riley's hands knowing her touch would also help him stay steady. "I know we might be young. I didn't realize until a month ago, but I've always been in love with you since I can remember. I know you are the one I want, And I am so sorry For how I made you feel earlier today. I even hurt my hand trying to get up to go after you." Riley glanced down seeing the bruise on his knuckles so she rubbed her thumbs across them softly her eyes back on his now. "You are my favorite person , you are the reason I get to be The Farkle and , You are better then any girl I could have ever dreamed up. You are the one person who has been there all along. You are my sun, and the one who can always pull me back to reality. Remember how you wanted me to understand love well it turns our you have been teaching me that for years. " Farkle removed his hands from hers, and dug out of his pocket the little box. Opening it softly as his heart pounded so fast he worried he might be having a heart attack "Will you do me the honor of being my Pluto?" Inside the box was a necklace with a Pluto on the end that read You + Me = Let's do this, and Riley started to cry happy tears as she spoke "Farkle...I..I..I"
Reaching out Farkle wiped a few of her tears "Please tell me those aren't sad tears, because then I might freak out" Riley couldn't help but laugh then grin "oh no not all its just no ones ever done anything like this for me before. I just got choked up for a minute trying to figure out how I got so lucky to be the one here right now." Riley pulled herself together a very large grin plastered on her face "Okay now ask me again please?"
"It's not that hard Peaches just say yes!" Maya called out as Lucas froze up, and Zay grabbed her covering her mouth "Shush this is the best part! Don't ruin it for me!" Lucas blinked at Zay then shook his head. "What man you know I love romance...Now please continue you two will will be quiet."
Maya licked Zay's hand so he would let go "Ugh gross you taste funny..and yes quiet we will do that!" Maya added as she tried to not to show to much emotion with the guys around she was Maya after all.
Farkle cleared his throat as he moved a piece of hair out of Riley's face sticking behind her ear "Riley will you do me the honor of being my Pluto?" Riley not being able to help herself jumped at him wrapping her hands around his neck. "Yes yes yes yes yes yes! 100 million times yes Farkle Minkus!" When it hit her how she was holding Farkle she let go quickly as they both just stood there both knowing what they wanted to do, but both being to shy to initiate it. Remembering the first time Farkle kissed she shyly leaned in kissing his chin then giggled waiting for his reaction. "You missed." Farkle said with a smile realizing it had calmed him enough to make the next move. Putting his hand on her face he leaned in his lips landing on hers. They both finally knew what people meant by you will feel fireworks. It felt like they were both falling even the stars in the sky were spinning. The kiss didn't last long as they both pulled away blushing deeply. While trying to catch his breathe Farkle started to put the necklace on Riley with shaky hands while he spoke, "I love you Riley" Without missing a beat Riley answered back "And I love you Farkle Always."
"Okay okay stop we get it your together now..owwww..." Lucas spoke up this time as Maya elbowed him. "I'm really happy for you guys!." Zay had a few tears falling as he kept clapping "Beautiful you guys!" All four of them blinked at Zay this time. "Pshh you are all a bunch of judgers! You don't know my life!" All the friends started to laugh even Zay, and it gave all of them some hope that things would balance back out. They truly believed they could pull through anything together, but what they didn't know is life was just getting started for them.